Movies, 'Star Trek's Apollo Was 97

Deadline • October 17, 2026 • entertainment

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Michael Forest, a veteran character actor known for his role as Apollo in the 1967 Star Trek episode "Who Mourns for Adonais?", died on October 14 at the age of 97.
Forest had a prolific career in television, appearing in numerous popular series from the 1950s through the 1970s, including The Twilight Zone, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Gunsmoke, and Mission: Impossible.
In addition to live-action roles, he was a prolific voice actor, contributing to many animated series, video games, and anime projects, including Power Rangers, Dynasty Warriors, and World of Warcraft.
His film credits include cult B movies directed by Roger Corman, such as The Saga of the Viking Women and Beast From Haunted Cave, as well as a role in the 2000 film Cast Away.
Born Gerald Michael Charlebois, Forest moved to Los Angeles in 1955 and collaborated with Roger Corman; he was preceded in death by his wife, actress Diana Hale.

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